{"id":12631,"date":"2025-05-05T13:44:07","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T12:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hartsnursery.co.uk\/lily-info\/reusing-lily-bulbs-that-suffered-badly-with-red-lily-beetle-last-year\/"},"modified":"2025-05-05T15:49:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T14:49:48","slug":"reusing-lily-bulbs-that-suffered-badly-with-red-lily-beetle-last-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hartsnursery.co.uk\/lily-info\/reusing-lily-bulbs-that-suffered-badly-with-red-lily-beetle-last-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Reusing lily bulbs that suffered badly with red lily beetle last year"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n– Dawn L<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Pots were left to winter outside as they were infested with red lily beetle. Can I still take the bulbs out wash and air dry in greenhouse to reuse this year? Many thanks.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Yes, you can likely reuse the lily bulbs if they were only infested with red lily beetles and not other issues.\u00a0<\/span>First, thoroughly clean the bulbs by removing any visible debris and washing them gently under water.\u00a0<\/span>Then, allow them to air dry in a greenhouse or other protected, warm environment.\u00a0<\/span>Once dry, you can plant them as usual.
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Tips for Preventing Future Infestations:<\/h3>\n